Derek Rosa

Derek Rosa was 13 when he allegedly stabbed his mother to death more than 40 times while she slept in their Florida home.

Derek Rosa Pleads Guilty in Mother Irina Garcia’s Stabbing Death

Teen Derek Rosa has changed his plea, pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his mother, Irina Garcia. More

January 20, 2026

Derek Rosa was scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing; Rosa instead entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder charges. More

January 16, 2026

Derek Rosa was 13 years old when he stabbed his mother to death in their Florida home, with his infant sister sleeping nearby. More

January 16, 2026

A judge denied Derek Rosa's bid to suppress evidence of statements he made to police where he appears to confess to the murder of his... More

January 6, 2026

Derek Rosa, who is accused of killing his mom, Irina Garcia while she slept, held his ears as evidence was played in court ahead of... More

January 6, 2026

Derek Rosa held his ears and squirmed in his seat as the judge saw bodyworn camera video and heard the 911 call after his mother's... More

January 6, 2026

Derek Rosa is charged with the first-degree murder of his mother, who was stabbed to death while sleeping with his 2-week-old sister nearby. More

November 16, 2025

Lawyers for Derek Rosa, 14, who's accused of killing his mom, lose a bid to disqualify judge after argument is declared legally insufficient. More

September 15, 2025